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Controversy Surrounding Selina Robinson's Resignation in British Columbia

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The recent resignation of Selina Robinson from her post-secondary minister position in British Columbia amid criticism and vandalism.

The removal of Selina Robinson from Premier David Eby's cabinet has stirred controversy in British Columbia. She faced criticism and vandalism following her resignation. Robinson, a senior government minister, stepped down after making controversial remarks about Palestine. Despite resigning as Minister for Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, she will continue serving as the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville. The Jewish community expressed dismay at Eby's decision to remove Robinson. The NDP's handling of the situation has raised concerns about anti-Palestinian racism within the party. Robinson's resignation was met with mixed reactions, with some calling for her expulsion earlier. The incident has highlighted tensions within the NDP and the broader political landscape in British Columbia.

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Rob Show: Score-settling on the minds of some as Selina Robinson ... (Business in Vancouver)

By the time Premier David Eby removed Selina Robinson from his cabinet Monday, his embattled post-secondary minister was facing criticism from numerous ...

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Selina Robinson's office vandalized: Eby (News 1130)

B.C. Premier David Eby says the constituency office of MLA Selina Robinson was vandalized Monday, the same day she stepped down from cabinet.

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'Crappy piece of land': Canada's provincial minister resigns over ... (The Indian Express)

A senior government minister in the Canadian province of British Columbia resigned on Monday after facing backlash for her controversial remarks on ...

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NDP Minister Selina Robinson steps down following controversial ... (The Nelson Daily)

NDP MLA Selina Robinson resigned her cabinet position Monday as Minister for Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. — Screenshot photo.

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Selina Robinson out as Post-Secondary Education Minister; to ... (My East Kootenay Now)

Premier David Eby announced Monday she will remain in the provincial NDP caucus, serving as the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville until the end of her term.

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Selina Robinson Should Be Kicked Out Of The NDP (Passage)

If the NDP cared about anti-Palestinian racism, Robinson would have been booted months ago.

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Robinson Out of Cabinet over Palestine Comments | The Tyee (TheTyee.ca)

MLA Selina Robinson's description of Palestine as 'a crappy piece of land with nothing on it' to justify Israel's occupation has cost her a cabinet job.

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British Columbia's Jewish community is outraged after MLA Selina ... (The Canadian Jewish News)

Leaders of the British Columbia Jewish community have reacted with dismay to the decision by David Eby, the province's premier, to remove Selina Robinson ...

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Rob Shaw: Score-settling on the minds of some as Selina Robinson ... (The Orca)

By the time Premier David Eby removed Selina Robinson from his cabinet Monday, his embattled post-secondary minister was facing criticism from numerous ...

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Rahim Mohamed: Selina Robinson's ouster shows NDP has no ... (National Post)

Former British Columbia post-secondary education minister Selina Robinson could not have imagined that when she called what would become Israel in 1948 a ...

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Selina Robinson's resignation was not a 'joint decision' with B.C. ... (Vancouver Sun)

B.C. premier David Eby asked her to resign Monday after she released an apology and pledged to take anti-Islamophobia training. Read more.

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B.C. Premier decries vandalism of constituency office belonging to ... (The Globe and Mail)

Police were responding to vandalism at the constituency office of former British Columbia cabinet minister Selina Robinson on Tuesday, a day after she ...

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Jewish groups decry B.C. minister's exit, as premier slams 'hateful ... (CBC.ca)

Former B.C. Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson resigned Monday over comments on the Middle East.

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Western Canada: Selina Robinson steps down as B.C. minister after ... (The Globe and Mail)

Wendy Cox in Vancouver this morning. Calls for politicians to resign over missteps large and small are routine. Politicians actually resigning or being booted ...

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